Systems Engineer (Aerospace)

Overview:

Stirling Dynamics is recruiting System Engineers with aerospace industry experience to join out Systems and Safety team.

Due to recent contract wins, and supporting continued growth, Stirling Dynamics are looking for talented Systems Engineers with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience to join our Systems & Safety team supporting key aerospace projects in the civil aerospace and eVTOL markets.

These roles will be based in our Bristol office with occasional travel to our clients’ sites as required however, as part of our commitment to flexible working, employees are able to work remotely.

Responsibilities:

As part of the Systems & Safety team, our Systems Engineers are responsible for the delivery of systems support to our business and our clients which includes activities such as:

• Elicitation of system/equipment level requirements from customer requirements
• Supporting design, development & certification activities including V&V (Validation and Verification)
• Preparation and checking of documentation for the design process
• Running/supporting/attending internal/external design reviews
• Supporting certification planning activities, test analysis and documentation
• Supporting system and equipment level modifications
• Working to resolve in-service issues

Qualifications: Candidates will ideally be degree qualified, in a related discipline. Specific skills/experience should include some of the following:

• Equipment/system design, development and/or certification for civil aircraft (CS-23, -25)
• Fixed and/or rotary wing aircraft equipment/system design and development
• Familiarity with typical electro-mechanical / hydro-mechanical components used in aircraft systems and structures such as:
  • landing gear (ATA-32),
  • flight controls (ATA-27),
  • fuel (ATA-28),
  • power (ATA-24),
• Experience of DO178B/DO254 Software/Hardware design
• Knowledge of ARP4754 – Guidelines for Development of Civil Aircraft and Systems
• Awareness of industry requirements / specifications such as RTCA, SAE, TSO, ARINC, etc
• Working within a quality system environment, such as AS9100, ISO9001
• Ability to lead activities within a team, work package creation, management, and delivery

Desired Skills: Specific skills/experience should include some of the following:

• Design, development, certification for civil aircraft (CS-23, -25),
• Fixed/rotary wing aircraft system design and development:
  • landing gear (ATA-32),
  • flight controls (ATA-27),
  • fuel (ATA-28),
  • power (ATA-24),
• Experience of DO178B/DO254
• Knowledge of ARP4754
• Awareness of industry requirements/specifications such as RTCA, SAE, TSO, ARINC, etc.
• Working within a quality system environment, such as AS9100, ISO9001
• Ability to lead activities within a team inc. work package creation, management, & delivery

Experience: The personal qualities of the candidates will be key to success in this role which demands a self-motivated attitude, a professional approach, and good organisational skills. Candidates must be able to identify with the characteristics and qualities detailed below:

• An ability to manage multiple tasks, to work independently when required, and the organisation and drive to follow defined processes through to a successful outcome
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including a diplomatic and professional approach when dealing with people
• The confidence to challenge practices and the willingness to question to gain a full understanding of issues
• The capability to work efficiently and accurately, with an attention to detail, and the discipline to self-manage

Benefits: Competitive Package - Grade four - seven (salary banding of £38,000 - £59,000)
We offer a range of benefits to our employees to recognise their efforts. Playing hard is equally as important as working hard, so regular events are held throughout the year which provide an ideal opportunity to mix socially.